List of Warriors characters facts for kids

The Warriors book series is all about wild cats living in Clans. These books are written by a team of authors known as Erin Hunter. There are many, many characters in the series, so this list helps keep them organized by their Clan.

Sometimes, a character might be listed under one story arc but still be important in other stories too!

The world of Warriors has five main Clans: ThunderClan, RiverClan, WindClan, ShadowClan, and SkyClan. Each cat in these Clans has a special two-part name.

How Cats Get Their Names

A cat's name starts with a "prefix" like Blue, Bramble, or Tall. This first part usually stays the same their whole life. The second part, called the "suffix," changes as the cat grows up and takes on different roles in their Clan.

• When a cat is a kitten, their name ends with "-kit" (like Bluekit).
• When they become an apprentice, training to be a warrior or medicine cat, their name changes to end with "-paw" (like Bluepaw).
• Once they finish training and become a full warrior or medicine cat, their leader or medicine cat gives them a new suffix (like Bluefur).
• If a cat becomes a Clan leader, their name gets the special suffix "-star" (like Bluestar).

Sometimes, a cat's name might be changed in a special ceremony.

Not all cats follow these rules! Cats from the Tribe of Rushing Water, for example, get names based on the first memorable thing their mother sees after they are born. These names stay the same forever. If a Tribe cat becomes their leader, called the Teller of the Pointed Stones, their name changes to "Stoneteller."

Cats who don't belong to any group might have completely different names.

Clan Beliefs

When Clan cats die, their spirits go to a special place called StarClan if they lived good lives. StarClan is like a peaceful afterlife where warrior ancestors watch over the living Clans. If cats were not good, their spirits go to the Dark Forest, which is a bad place.

Cats can try to talk to StarClan at a special quartz rock called the Moonstone, or a quiet pool of water called the Moonpool.

ThunderClan Characters

ThunderClan is one of the five warrior Clans. It was the home of the first main character in the Warriors series and is still a very important group today.

The Prophecies Begin

The Prophecies Begin tells the story from Into the Wild to The Darkest Hour. It follows a house cat named Rusty as he joins ThunderClan and becomes a leader.

Bluestar

Bluestar was the wise leader of ThunderClan before Firestar. She died bravely in A Dangerous Path.

Cinderpelt

Cinderpelt was ThunderClan's medicine cat after Yellowfang. She first trained to be a warrior, but an accident injured her leg. This led her to become a medicine cat instead. She died protecting another cat in Twilight. Later, her spirit joined StarClan.

Firestar

Firestar is the main hero of The Prophecies Begin. He was born a house cat named Rusty. He joined ThunderClan and became a great leader. He helped expose the evil plans of Tigerstar. Firestar also went on a journey to rebuild SkyClan. He had two kits, Leafpool and Squirrelflight, with his mate Sandstorm. He died fighting an evil spirit in The Last Hope.

Graystripe

Graystripe was Firestar's best friend. He had two kits, Feathertail and Stormfur, with Silverstream from RiverClan. He was a deputy for a while. He died fighting against evil spirits in A Light in the Mist.

Sandstorm

Sandstorm was a brave warrior of ThunderClan and Firestar's mate. She was the mother of Leafpool and Squirrelflight.

Spottedleaf

Spottedleaf was ThunderClan's medicine cat when Firestar first joined. She died early in the series but continued to guide Firestar from StarClan. Her spirit was killed during a big battle in The Last Hope.

Tigerstar

Tigerstar was a powerful but evil warrior. He became leader of ShadowClan. He brought a dangerous group called BloodClan to the forest. He also trained cats in the Dark Forest. He had four kits: Bramblestar, Tawnypelt, Hawkfrost, and Mothwing.

Yellowfang

Yellowfang was ThunderClan's medicine cat after Spottedleaf. She was once a medicine cat in ShadowClan and was the mother of Brokenstar.

The New Prophecy

The New Prophecy series covers events from Midnight to Sunset. It tells how the Clans moved to a new home by a lake after their old forest home was destroyed.

Ashfur

Ashfur was a ThunderClan warrior. He became very upset when Squirrelflight chose Bramblestar over him. After he died, his spirit caused a lot of trouble for the living Clans and StarClan. He was finally defeated in A Light in the Mist.

Brambleclaw

Brambleclaw became the leader of ThunderClan after Firestar. He is Tigerstar's son. He traveled with other cats to find the Clans' new home. He had two kits, Sparkpelt and Alderheart, with Squirrelflight. His body was taken over by Ashfur for a time, but he eventually got it back. He stepped down as leader in A Starless Clan.

Leafpool

Leafpool was ThunderClan's medicine cat after Cinderpelt. She was Firestar's daughter and the mother of Hollyleaf, Jayfeather, and Lionblaze.

Squirrelstar

Squirrelstar is Brambleclaw's mate and later became the leader of ThunderClan. She was his deputy before he stepped down. She is the mother of Alderheart and Sparkpelt and Firestar's daughter. Leafpool is her sister.

Power of Three

The Power of Three series covers events from The Sight to Sunrise. It focuses on three young ThunderClan warriors, two of whom had special powers.

Hollyleaf

Hollyleaf was a warrior of ThunderClan.

Jayfeather

Jayfeather is ThunderClan's medicine cat after Leafpool. He is blind but has special abilities. He can enter other cats' dreams and sense their feelings and thoughts.

Lionblaze

Lionblaze was a warrior of ThunderClan. He had a special power that meant he could never be wounded in battle.

Omen of the Stars

The Omen of the Stars series covers events from The Fourth Apprentice to The Last Hope. It describes a big battle where the Clans fought against evil spirits from the Dark Forest.

Dovewing

Dovewing was a ThunderClan warrior who could hear things from far away. She later moved to ShadowClan to be with her mate, Tigerstar. She is the mother of Shadowsight, Lightleap, and Pouncestep.

Ivypool

Ivypool was a ThunderClan warrior who bravely worked as a spy in the Dark Forest. She is Dovewing's sister and the mother of Bristlefrost.

A Vision of Shadows

The A Vision of Shadows series covers events from The Apprentice's Quest to The Raging Storm. It tells how the lost Clan, SkyClan, returned to the lake, and how the Clans dealt with a group of dangerous stray cats.

Alderheart

Alderheart is a medicine cat of ThunderClan after Jayfeather.

Twigbranch

Twigbranch is a warrior of ThunderClan. She was once a warrior of SkyClan and is Violetshine's sister.

The Broken Code

The Broken Code series covers events from Lost Stars to A Light in the Mist. It describes the Clans working together to defeat Ashfur and his group of spirit cats.

Bristlefrost

Bristlefrost was a brave warrior of ThunderClan. She played a big part in defeating Ashfur and gave her life to stop him.

A Starless Clan

The A Starless Clan series covers events from River to an upcoming book. It shows the challenges the Clans face as they try to update their warrior code.

Nightheart

Nightheart is a warrior of ThunderClan and a main character in this series. He feels a lot of pressure because he is related to the great leader Firestar.

RiverClan Characters

RiverClan is one of the five warrior Clans. It is home to one of the main characters in the eighth book series.

Crookedstar's Promise

Crookedstar's Promise tells the life story of RiverClan leader Crookedstar.

Crookedstar

Crookedstar was the leader of RiverClan before Leopardstar.

Mapleshade

Mapleshade is an ancient spirit cat who lives in the Dark Forest. She sometimes appears in other cats' dreams.

The Prophecies Begin

Leopardstar

Leopardstar was the leader of RiverClan after Crookedstar.

Mistystar

Mistystar was the daughter of Bluestar and Oakheart. She became the leader of RiverClan after Leopardstar. She died in River.

Silverstream

Silverstream was a RiverClan warrior. She was Crookedstar's daughter and Graystripe's mate. She died while giving birth to her kits, Feathertail and Stormfur.

The New Prophecy

Feathertail

Feathertail was a RiverClan warrior who saved the Tribe of Rushing Water from a mountain lion. She died doing this and chose to stay with the Tribe's ancestors.

Hawkfrost

Hawkfrost was a RiverClan warrior and Bramblestar's half-brother through Tigerstar. He tried to harm Firestar, but Bramblestar stopped him. His spirit was later killed by Hollyleaf in the Dark Forest.

Mothwing

Mothwing is RiverClan's medicine cat. For a long time, she didn't believe in StarClan. She later accepted that StarClan exists but still thinks about being guided by spirits.

A Starless Clan

Frostpaw

Frostpaw is a warrior apprentice of RiverClan and a main character in the eighth book series.

WindClan Characters

WindClan is one of the five warrior Clans.

Tallstar's Revenge

Tallstar's Revenge tells the life story of Tallstar, a former leader of WindClan.

Tallstar

Tallstar was the leader of WindClan when Firestar first joined ThunderClan. He died of old age.

The Prophecies Begin

Onestar

Onestar became the leader of WindClan after Tallstar. His son was Darktail. Onestar died fighting Darktail.

The New Prophecy

Crowfeather

Crowfeather is the deputy of WindClan. He was chosen to travel with other cats to find the new lake territories. He had kits with Leafpool (Hollyleaf, Lionblaze, and Jayfeather) and with Nightcloud (Breezepelt).

Mudclaw

Mudclaw was a warrior of WindClan. He led a rebellion against Onestar.

Power of Three

Breezepelt

Breezepelt is the son of Crowfeather and Nightcloud. He trained in the Dark Forest because he was angry with his father. He later made peace with Crowfeather.

Nightcloud

Nightcloud is the mother of Breezepelt and Crowfeather's mate. She and Crowfeather had some disagreements but later made peace.

ShadowClan Characters

ShadowClan is one of the five warrior Clans. It was often home to the series' villains, but later, ShadowClan cats became heroes too.

The Prophecies Begin

Blackstar

Blackstar was a deputy under Brokenstar and Tigerstar. He later became leader of ShadowClan and was redeemed.

Brokenstar

Brokenstar was the cruel leader of ShadowClan when Firestar came to the forest. He sent young kits into battle. His spirit was sent to the Dark Forest and later killed by his mother, Yellowfang.

Nightstar

Nightstar became leader of ShadowClan after Brokenstar was banished. He was an elder but stepped up to lead. He led the Clan through a sickness. He was later succeeded by Tigerstar.

The New Prophecy

Tawnypelt

Tawnypelt was an apprentice in ThunderClan but joined ShadowClan when Tigerstar became their leader. She had three kits with Rowanclaw: Tigerstar, Flametail, and Dawnpelt.

Power of Three

Flametail

Flametail was a medicine cat of ShadowClan. He died after falling through ice on a frozen lake.

Rowanclaw

Rowanclaw was the leader of ShadowClan after Blackstar. He stepped down from leadership later.

Tigerstar

This Tigerstar is the leader of ShadowClan after Rowanclaw. He was named after the first Tigerstar. His mate is Dovewing, and they have three kits: Shadowsight, Lightleap, and Pouncestep.

Omen of the Stars

Snowtuft

Snowtuft was a ShadowClan warrior from long ago. He lived in the Dark Forest but tried to do good during The Broken Code. He died helping others.

A Vision of Shadows

Needletail

Needletail was an apprentice of ShadowClan. She joined a dangerous group for a while but later gave her life to save Violetshine.

The Broken Code

Shadowsight

Shadowsight is the medicine cat of ShadowClan after Puddleshine. He played a big part in defeating Ashfur.

A Starless Clan

Sunbeam

Sunbeam is a warrior of ShadowClan and a main character in the eighth book series. She later moved to ThunderClan.

SkyClan Characters

SkyClan is one of the five warrior Clans. They lost their home due to humans cutting down trees and were forced to leave the forest by the other Clans. They tried to make a new home in a gorge but faced many challenges. In Firestar’s Quest, Firestar helped them rebuild. During A Vision of Shadows, SkyClan returned to the lake to live with the other four Clans.

Modern SkyClan

Firestar's Quest

Firestar's Quest tells the story of Firestar's journey to help rebuild SkyClan.

Echosong

Echosong was the first medicine cat of the modern SkyClan.

Leafstar

Leafstar was the first leader of the modern SkyClan.

Skywatcher

Skywatcher was an elder of SkyClan and a descendant of the ancient SkyClan. He gave an important message to Firestar before he died.

SkyClan's Destiny

SkyClan's Destiny tells about the challenges SkyClan leader Leafstar faced after Firestar left.

Hawkwing

Hawkwing was the second deputy of modern SkyClan. He is the father of Twigbranch and Violetshine with Pebbleshine.

Pebbleshine

Pebbleshine was Hawkwing's mate and the mother of Twigbranch and Violetshine. She was captured by humans and died after giving birth to her kits.

A Vision of Shadows

Tree

Tree is SkyClan's mediator, meaning he helps solve problems. He can talk to ghosts. He is mates with Violetshine and they have a kit named Rootspring.

Violetshine

Violetshine is a SkyClan warrior. She is the daughter of Hawkwing and Pebbleshine. She lived in ShadowClan and with Darktail's group for a time.

The Broken Code

Rootspring

Rootspring played a big part in defeating Ashfur. He can talk to ghosts and fell in love with Bristlefrost.

Ancient SkyClan

These are members of SkyClan from long ago, when it was driven from the forest.

Cloudstar

Cloudstar was the leader of SkyClan when they were forced to leave the forest.

BloodClan Characters

BloodClan is a group of tough cats who live in a human town.

The Rise of Scourge

The Rise of Scourge tells the story of how BloodClan leader Scourge grew up.

Bone

Bone was Scourge's strong second-in-command.

Scourge

Scourge was originally named Tiny. After being attacked by Tigerstar as a kit, Scourge grew up to lead the cats in the town. He was a harsh leader and eventually killed Tigerstar. Firestar later killed him.

Graystripe's Vow

Graystripe's Vow tells two stories: one about Graystripe as a young warrior fighting BloodClan, and another about him as an elder trying to find the Moonstone.

Fury

Fury was a leader of BloodClan.

Gremlin

Gremlin made a deal with Graystripe to protect herself and her unborn kits during a battle.

The Tribe of Rushing Water Characters

The Tribe of Rushing Water is a group of cats who live in a mountain range. They have two groups: prey-hunters, who hunt, and cave-guards, who protect the Tribe. They are led by a cat called Stoneteller.

The New Prophecy

Brook Where Small Fish Swim

Also known as Brook. She is a prey-hunter of the Tribe and Stormfur's mate.

Crag Where Eagles Nest

Also known as Crag. He was a cave-guard and later became Stoneteller.

Stormfur

Stormfur is the son of Graystripe and Silverstream. He was a RiverClan warrior and is mate to Brook Where Small Fish Swim.

Teller of the Pointed Stones

Also known as Stoneteller. This cat was the leader of the Tribe for a long time.

Ancient Cats

The Ancient cats lived around the lake long before the Clans or the Tribes existed.

Dawn of the Clans

The Dawn of the Clans series covers events from The Sun Trail to Path of Stars. It explains how the Clans first began.

Clear Sky

Clear Sky was the first leader of SkyClan, later called Skystar. He was Thunder's father.

Gray Wing

Gray Wing greatly influenced how the modern Clans were formed. Modern Clan cats know him as "Graywing the Wise."

Half Moon

Also known as Stoneteller. She was the first leader of what would become the Tribe of Rushing Water.

Moth Flight

Moth Flight was the first medicine cat and a member of WindClan.

One Eye

One Eye was a cat who caused trouble for the early Clans.

Tall Shadow

Tall Shadow was the first leader of ShadowClan, later called Shadowstar.

Thunder

Thunder was the first leader of ThunderClan, later called Thunderstar.

River Ripple

River Ripple was the first leader of RiverClan, later called Riverstar.

Wind Runner

Wind Runner was the first leader of WindClan, later called Windstar.

The Sisters Characters

The Sisters are a group of she-cats who travel from place to place. They have strong connections to nature and the spirit world. They only allow male cats to stay with them when they are kits.

Squirrelflight's Hope

Squirrelflight's Hope tells the story of ThunderClan deputy Squirrelflight and her struggles.

Moonlight

Moonlight was the leader of the Sisters before Snow.

The Broken Code

Snow

Snow is the leader of the Sisters.

Other Characters

These characters do not belong to any of the main groups listed above.

Tallstar's Revenge

Jake

Jake was a friend of Tallstar. He is also the father of Firestar and Scourge.

The Prophecies Begin

Barley

Barley lives on a farm with Ravenpaw. He used to be a member of BloodClan.

Princess

Princess is a house cat and Firestar's sister.

Ravenpaw

Ravenpaw was a ThunderClan apprentice. He left ThunderClan to avoid being harmed by Tigerstar and lived on a farm with Barley.

Smudge

Smudge was a house cat and a friend of Firestar before Firestar joined ThunderClan.

The New Prophecy

Midnight

Midnight is a badger who is very old. She told the cats traveling in The New Prophecy that their forest home would be destroyed. Unlike other badgers, Midnight can talk to cats and other animals.

Sasha

Sasha was Tigerstar's mate and the mother of Mothwing and Hawkfrost.

Sharptooth

Sharptooth was a mountain lion who lived in the mountains and scared the Tribe of Rushing Water. Feathertail killed him.

Power of Three

Rock

Rock is a hairless, blind cat who is very old. He has guided the Clans' destinies.

Sol

Sol was once a house cat. After a bad experience with SkyClan, he tried to make the lake Clans break apart, but he failed.

A Vision of Shadows

Darktail

Darktail was Onestar's son. He led a group of cats who attacked the Clans and tried to break them apart.